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Welcome to the Church of the Ascension!
"The Church with the Beautiful Gardens"

There's always a lot of activity going on at the Church of the Ascension.
Visit often to stay up to date with all the latest information.

Up-Coming Events

Parish Search Plan - Click to View
Ascension Demographic Survey Results
Blue Crabs Game - July 25, 2010
Bishop's Listening Session - July 28, 2010
Youth Service Trip - August 7-8, 2010
S. Africa Pilgrimage - September 1, 2010
Vocational Ministry Retreat - October 1-2, 2010
Holy Land Pilgrimage - December 8-20, 2010
In-Reach

Community Health Care
St. Mary’s Hospital is now offering community access to health care in Lexington Park. This is an opportunity for people who have no health insurance or physician to obtain basic medical evaluation, treatment, and referral to appropriate resources for health care. The Health Connections van will be staffed by volunteer health professionals. A small administrative fee may be charged. The van will be at the Lexington Park Library on Mondays from 1-5 p.m. Come see and please spread the word!

Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity is sponsoring an aluminum can fundraiser.

Ladies Night Out

The Ladies of the church meet every 3rd Monday of the month at 6:00PM. Bring a craft, a project, or just come and visit. Contact Kae Clarke or the church office for more information.

Parish Survey

The second survey is now closed. Thank you for your important contributions. Additional information about the Parish Surveys can be found on the

Search Committee Web Site located at search.churchoftheascension-patuxent.org.

Batter Up!

Well, it's Softball Season again. The team is always looking for some new players, so please contact Marsha to sign-up. Practice games are held every Saturday at 9:00am at the Chestnut Hills ball field. Click here for more info and the team calendar. Go Team!

Choir

The Church Choir and the Handbell Choir would love to have some new members. The Adult Choir is open to high school or older. The Handbell Choir is open to middle school or older, have an interest in hand bells, and know how to read music. Please contact our Choir Director, Diane Trautman, via the church office at 301-863-8551 if you would like to participate.

Acolytes

Please contact the church office if your child is in 4th grade or above and would like to become an Acolyte. It is a great and fun way to help your church.

Pasta, Sauces, Beans, Rice,

Canned Meats, Baking Mixes

The food pantry in the county is in extremely short supply and can use any type of canned goods, boxed cereal, peanut butter or packaged dinners. Please bring your donations to the Church Narthex.

Don't forget your GROCERY BAGS and

clean EGG CARTONS too!